Henrico County Circuit Court, Virginia Filing Rules

Official filing rules, court-wide sources, and procedure resources for Henrico County Circuit Court, Virginia

Official local rules (court website)

For Henrico County Circuit Court, Virginia filings, start with the official local rules and court-level instructions. Then confirm any division, department, clerk, or assigned-officer procedure that applies to the case.

Adjournments

Court-wide

Request must include

Reason for RequestProposed New Dates

Communication

Court-wide

Phone

(804) 501-4711

Phone

(804) 501-7823

Scheduling

Phone

(804) 501-4710

Scheduling

Phone

(804) 501-4709

Scheduling

Phone

Scheduling

Chambers Communication Rules

Court-level rules
Most civil domestic matters can be set by telephone.

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Document Filing Requirements

Court-level rules
Counsel will then be advised if the continuance is granted and advised to coordinate a date with the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office and submit an original order endorsed by all counsel and the defendant to the Circuit Court Clerk's Office.

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Court-level rules
The fully endorsed pretrial order is due within 10 days of setting the case.

Document Format Requirements

Court-level rules
Felony continuance requests must be submitted in writing.

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Court-level rules
If it becomes necessary to continue the trial, a letter should be written to this court requesting a continuance and setting forth the reason, the amount of time estimated for the trial, and whether a trial by jury is requested.